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Tom Glavine has decided to retire and accept an invitation to serve as a special assistant to Braves president John Schuerholz.

Glavine, who turns 44 in March, acknowledged that he was unlikely to pitch again, but this officially puts the cap on a remarkable career for the two-time Cy Young Award winner. With 305 career wins and a 3.54 ERA, we'll be seeing him in Cooperstown in five short years. Along with the new gig in Atlanta's front office, Glavine will join Chip Caray in the Fox Sports South broadcast booth for a limited number of games. Thu, Feb 11, 2010 02:33:00 PM

Tom Glavine is talking to the Braves about accepting a role as an announcer or a front-office executive for the upcoming season.

Glavine was considering a comeback this winter but he probably didn't get many phone calls. He had a 5.54 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 63 1/3 innings for the Braves in 2008 and turns 44 this March. "We're talking about a hodgepodge of things," Glavine said Thursday. "I don't want to commit to something and then determine that I don't like it or that the club doesn't like me in that role. That's why I may get a taste of a couple of different things." Thu, Jan 14, 2010 08:40:00 PM

Agent Gregg Clifton told the Boston Globe that Tom Glavine is not likely to attempt a comeback for the 2010 season.

Back in June, Glavine said he would not return to the majors in 2009 after being released by Atlanta. He mentioned returning for 2010 and has been linked to the Washington Nationals, but apparently that has changed. If true, the left-hander ends his career having played from 1987-2008, all but five years (Mets) with the Braves. He as a 305-203 record with a 3.54 ERA in 682 starts and should have no trouble entering the Hall of Fame. The 43-year old won the Cy Young in 1991 and 1998, finishing second or third three other times. Clifton mentioned that he has received calls about broadcasting opportunities for the 10-time All-Star, so look for him on the tubes, not on the mound, in 2010. Sun, Sep 6, 2009 08:23:00 AM

Tom Glavine told a local television station in Atlanta Thursday that he won't pitch for the rest of the 2009 season.

"I’m not going to pitch or do anything in baseball until at least next year." Glavine said. The 43-year-old would rather be "a full-time dad" and work on joining a team for the 2010 season. He was dumped by the Braves on June 3 and has garnered little to no interest on the open market. Fri, Jun 19, 2009 10:24:00 AM

The injury isn't considered serious but with a week left in the regular season, the team isn't going to push him. Simmons holds an impressive 1.35 ERA in seven relief outings since his call-up earlier this month.

This is a long-term play by the Braves, as Lindgren was non-tendered by the Yankees following Tommy John surgery in August. The left-hander has a big arm and could be an asset for the Braves starting in 2018 if his stuff returns post-op.